Body of Philadelphia Teen Davoris Carter Recovered After Wildwood Class Trip Tragedy
The body of 14-year-old Davoris Carter III, a Philadelphia student who disappeared while swimming during a class trip to Wildwood earlier this month, has been recovered, authorities said Wednesday.
Carter vanished on the afternoon of June 1 after entering the ocean during an eighth-grade trip with Delta School, a private Philadelphia school for students with special needs. His body was found Tuesday near the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, and officials said forensic analysis confirmed his identity.
Wildwood police said officers responded around 1:30 p.m. on the day Carter disappeared after multiple swimmers were reported in distress. Three other students were rescued, including by a Wildwood police officer who helped bring them to safety, but Carter could not be found…